At a Glance
- Tasks: Support underground civil works and excavation in live environments.
- Company: Join E.ON, a leader in sustainable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days annual leave, flexible benefits, and a generous pension.
- Other info: Award-winning workplace with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of the energy transition and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: NRSWA operative card and experience in civil and excavation work required.
The predicted salary is between 33280 - 33280 £ per year.
We’re looking for 2 Network/Civil Operatives to join our team based at our Cranbrook site in Exeter.
This role will initially be on a 3‑month fixed‑term contract with potential to be extended up to 12 months.
About the role
At E.
ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) UK, we lead the way in the UK’s energy transition by delivering innovative, sustainable energy infrastructure, including heat networks that provide efficient, low‑carbon heating solutions to communities and businesses.
As a Network/Civil Operative you will work alongside the Team Leader as part of a small two‑person team based in Exeter, supporting day‑to‑day underground civil and excavation works within live environments.
The role requires a reliable, safety‑focused approach and the ability to support proactive and reactive underground works across all sites when needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Support underground civil works
- Carry out excavation works, including deep excavations
- Assist with trench support systems under direction
- Assist with site set‑up including fencing, barriers, signage, and SLG
- Carry out backfilling and reinstatement works
- Work on public highways (non‑motorway) and private land
- Maintain good site housekeeping standards
- Communicate effectively with the Team Leader and others on site
Qualifications
- Full NRSWA operative card
- Proven civil and excavation experience
- Experience working in underground environments
- Experience supporting site set‑up and SLG
- Able to work effectively as part of a small team
- Full UK driving licence
- What you need to know
- Award‑Winning Workplace – named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and Best Place to Work for 16–34‑year‑olds.
- Outstanding Benefits – 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
- Flexible & Family‑Friendly – industry‑leading hybrid and family‑friendly policies recognised at Personnel Today Awards 2024.
- Inclusive & Diverse – the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers, and winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year.
- Support at Every Stage of Life – Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, inclusive support for all.
- Accessible & Supportive – Disability Confident Employer, providing adjustments for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
- Invested in Your Growth – inclusive talent networks and top‑tier development programmes.
- At a glance
- Reference no.: 245058
About us
ON is a privately owned international energy company with 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries who work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user‑friendly customer solutions for the new energy world.
We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily on the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.
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